This £650 drone records stabilised 4K video and photos

By
Martyn Williams
| on September 04, 2015

Vanatage Robotics' new Snap camera drone combines stabilized 4K video with a variety of shooting modes (including 30fps UltraHD 1080p, 120fps 1080p, 240fps 720p and livestreamed 30fps 240fps) and a focus on safety and portability – attributes it hopes will make the product to stand out in a crowded market.

The San Francisco-based start-up unveiled the drone on Tuesday and began accepting preorders.

For photographers, the biggest attractions are probably the 4K camera, which shoots at 4x HD resolution, and the gimbal that it's mounted on. This electronically-controlled device pivots and rotates the camera to counter the movement of the drone, so the resulting video should look smoother and more professional.